The all-new 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is the best minivan for 2017. Easy to transform people hauler to cargo hauler, modern interior, sitting spacious 2rd-row, many conveniences, and leisure based options, class-exclusive electric engine feature. 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid second row seats are not as comfortable as those in some rival minivans. The 2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid is a whole new minivan. In effect, though, 2017 Pacifica Hybrid is the replacement for the previous Town & Country minivan, which Chrysler stopped.

The 2017 Pacifica packs some cool new optional features, too, including a dual-screen rear entertainment system, braking automatic emergency, a built vacuum cleaner and an automatic parallel and perpendicular parking system. Also interesting is the new 2017 Pacifica Hybrid variant. Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid 2017 model is the first hybrid minivan on the market (plug-in version or otherwise), and Chrysler says you can drive up to 30 miles on electric power alone before switching to regular gasoline / electric hybrid power.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Interior

2017 Chrysler Pacifica’s dashboard has a modern and smooth appearance topped off by the new metal rotary gear selector knob that looks and feels more upscale than the typical blunt minibus shifter. Chrysler has also adopted the more open feeling of the Odyssey and Sienna by taking the previous traditional center console and instead go with an open floor between the driver and front passenger. This creates more available storage space and the Pacifica opponents now the Odyssey for the best mix of Cubbies, slots, and drums. Interior material quality is high, and the control of a solid feel to them. Overall, the Pacifica looks and feels impressive upscale interior.

The Chrysler Pacifica 2017 model also packs Chrysler’s latest technology hardware. If you can get the 8.4-inch UConnect touchscreen. UConnect is one of our favorite infotainment systems because of its bright and clear images, fast processing and easy-to-use nature. If you have a lot of road trips with your children, you will have to choose to enjoy the new “UConnect Theater” behind entertainment system. In addition to playing Blu-ray for the two 10-inch touch mounted in the back of the front seats, the system also includes the ability to individually input multiple devices (smartphones, gaming consoles) and has some built-in applications and games too.

2017 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid Engine

For the 2017 Pacifica Hybrid will Chrysler a special version of the V6 combined with some of the hybrid motor / generators powered by a 16 kWh floor-mounted battery pack used. An estimated 260 kW flows through a special CVT. Chrysler expects the hybrid to be able to travel up to 30 miles on electric power alone before switching to regular gas / electric hybrid operation and claims an 80 MPGe forecast. As with other hybrids, some battery recharge occurs naturally when braking or coasting. The plug-in nature of the van means its battery pack will mainly be recharged from a power cord, however. With a 240-volt charger, said Chrysler recharge a poor battery will take just two hours.